The SGA and administration have released a new set of values for the school, SPIRIT, which is displayed on posters around the school. “[The purpose of SPIRIT is to] give kids a form to strive for,” said seniors Caylie McCann and Hannah Berkon. SPIRIT...

On a quiet Thursday morning before another normal, busy school day, four students gathered in a rectangular classroom on the second floor of Quander. Though most of their peers were just opening their eyes and getting ready for the school day, these students...

With school back in session and preparation for college applications in full swing, most juniors and seniors have one thing in mind this particular fall: the new SAT. After announcing that major changes would be made to the college admission test two...

The West Potomac campus was brought back to life on Tuesday, Sept. 1 by returning and new students with Wolverine Welcome, a relatively new initiative that includes upperclassmen schedule pick-up, freshmen orientation and a kick-off pep rally. This year,...

On the morning of March 30th , Fairfax County Police chased three juveniles from Route 1 to school grounds on Quander Road, and arrested the teens for possession of a BB gun with the help of school security and administration. The juveniles are not...

After two decades of teaching in Fairfax County Public Schools, West Potomac's beloved math teacher Bill Dobson retired mid December before winter break. Of his 20 years in the county, 19 of them have been dedicated to teaching at West Potomac. He...

Having trouble picking what class to take next year? If you’re interested in learning about the history of oppression and social justice, then consider taking Combating Intolerance. It's a new elective for the 2015-16 school year that gives students...

It’s a typical Monday night and the end of a four-day weekend for students at WestPo. It is 7:26 PM, and the reality of returning back to school after a break from the end-of-semester grind should be kicking in. Instead, a collective, enthusiastic spirit...

The annual Science Fair was held at West Potomac HS this past January.  Students began preparing for the Science Fair in October, and continued to work on their projects until the end of January, but some students got to go on to Science Fairs held at...

Starting with the 2015 - 2016 school year,  high school start times will begin 40 minutes later throughout FCPS. Approved by the School Board on October 23, the new start times will be between 8:00 am and 8:10 am and end between 2:45 pm and 2:55 pm. The...

“West Potomac is the world's greatest high school!”, says Principal Alex Case. In the first of a series of press conferences held throughout the school with The Wire, Case outlined his vision for the 2014-2015 school year, and his mission to make...

“Teacher,” “advocate,” and “friend” are the words used by counselor Randi Rosenberg to describe senior Pamela Molnar, this year’s selection for West Potomac’s Student Peace Award. Inspired by her mother Jo Ann Molnar, who teaches Special...